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NBAJake Fischer says Toronto explored Jaylen Brown, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Anthony Davis before ultimately completing its Kawhi Leonard reunion.
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| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAC | 65 | 27.9 | 6.4 | 3.6 |
| 2025 | LAC | 37 | 21.5 | 5.9 | 3.1 |
| 2024 | LAC | 68 | 23.7 | 6.1 | 3.6 |
| 2023 | LAC | 52 | 23.8 | 6.5 | 3.9 |
| 2021 | LAC | 52 | 24.8 | 6.5 | 5.2 |
| 2020 | LAC | 57 | 27.1 | 7.1 | 4.9 |
| 2019 | TOR | 60 | 26.6 | 7.3 | 3.3 |
| 2018 | SA | 9 | 16.2 | 4.7 | 2.3 |
| 2017 | SA | 74 | 25.5 | 5.8 | 3.5 |
| 2016 | SA | 72 | 21.2 | 6.8 | 2.6 |
| 2015 | SA | 64 | 16.5 | 7.2 | 2.5 |
| 2014 | SA | 66 | 12.8 | 6.2 | 2 |
| 2013 | SA | 58 | 11.9 | 6 | 1.6 |
| 2012 | SA | 64 | 7.9 | 5.1 | 1.1 |
NBAJake Fischer says Toronto explored Jaylen Brown, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Anthony Davis before ultimately completing its Kawhi Leonard reunion.
The LA Clippers named general manager Trent Redden as the team's interim president of basketball operations while Lawrence Frank serves his six-month suspension.
The Raptors want to keep Kawhi Leonard for years to come.
The Los Angeles Clippers’ offseason wasn’t short of drama. Of course, the team was docked five first-round picks for the Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention scandal, which came after the team had agreed to trade Leonard to the Toronto Raptors. After the dust settled on the controversy, Leonard was officially shipped north of the border, […] The post Clippers’ Brandon Ingram underwent hidden offseason heel surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 16: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors huddles up with his team before the game against the Denver Nuggets on December 16, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...
NBAKawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a two-year, $115 million extension. Leonard will have a player option for the 2028-29 season. Leonard now has $165 million over the next three seasons. Leonard was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Raptors this month. Leonard was eligible to sign for up to $126 million over two years.
NBAAfter returning to the Toronto Raptors in a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, Kawhi Leonard has inked a new deal.
NBARJ Barrett grew up watching the Toronto Raptors. Now, he will have an opportunity to play alongside one of the most important players in franchise history. After the Raptors officially completed their trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for Kawhi Leonard last week, Barrett explained how the blockbuster move has brought back memories of watching […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard trade has RJ Barrett feeling like a fanboy again appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Clippers accepted a harsh punishment from the NBA after they were found guilty of circumventing the cap with Kawhi Leonard. The league’s investigation found enough evidence that the Clippers had indeed channeled money to Leonard through under-the-table means via a now-defunct company called Aspiration, and LA, as a result, will lose their […] The post 4 Clippers on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Los Angeles-based trial lawyer John Gibson will serve as the Clippers' interim governor, a source told ESPN's Shams Charania. He will take over for Steve Ballmer, who has been suspended one year following an investigation into salary cap circumvention.
Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith supports the NBA’s punishment of Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer following its investigation into salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, while making clear that he still holds Ballmer in high regard personally. The league suspended Ballmer from team activities for one year, fined the Clippers $30 million, and took away […] The post Jazz owner applauds Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for ‘turning the page’ amid NBA punishments appeared first on Clutc...
Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Toronto Raptors has arguably been the most dramatic move of the offseason. However, after the NBA concluded its investigation in the Aspiration saga, Leonard was eventually traded by the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and five draft picks. And now, his former teammate in the […] The post Raptors’ Fred VanVleet drops 4-word bar on Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAMarc Stein reports the Clippers’ refusal to offer Kawhi Leonard another extension initially sparked trade discussions with the Raptors.
NBAAfter waiting more than a month for the Kawhi Leonard trade to be finalized, the Toronto Raptors are now an intriguing team in the Eastern Conference.
The Miami Heat were reportedly among several teams that explored the possibility of acquiring Kawhi Leonard before he ultimately landed with the Toronto Raptors. Miami was not alone in showing interest, with Minnesota and Detroit also identified as potential trade destinations. However, Leonard’s contract situation apparently limited the willingness of interested teams to make a […] The post Kawhi Leonard rejected Heat interest before Raptors trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
RJ Barrett spent much of the summer waiting for Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto to become official. Now that it has happened, the Raptors forward is excited about finally sharing the court with a player he grew up watching as a fan. “When it first happened, I was like, ‘Let me just not try to […] The post RJ Barrett excited to team up with Kawhi Leonard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Raptors The Raptors added Kawhi Leonard, giving them another elite and versatile defender beside Scottie Barnes. That still doesn’t guarantee an answer for every opponent. Rocco Moschella of NBA On SI identified teams with multiple creators and a strong interior presence as Toronto’s most difficult potential matchup. Barnes and Leonard can handle the first two […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Kawhi Leonard closed the door on his six-year run with the Los Angeles Clippers by sharing a farewell message with the team’s supporters following his return to Toronto. Leonard posted a video on Instagram featuring moments from his Clippers career, with “thank you” displayed prominently throughout the tribute. “I truly appreciate your unwavering support during […] The post Kawhi Leonard thanks Clippers fans after departure appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The best position in the league is small forward, and stars pack out the Top 10, including strong backing for Kawhi + Tatum and a drop for Jaylen Brown.
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